EKU Engineering Marks Milestone with First Graduating Class
Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) engineering program is marking a milestone with its first graduating class, with students having already secured employment following graduation. EKU's engineering degree equips graduates for roles in production supervision, product development, and quality control, with a median pay of $101,140 per year for industrial engineers.
Eastern Kentucky University's (EKU) Spring 2026 commencement will mark a milestone for its growing engineering program as its first cohort of students prepares to graduate. Most students have already secured employment. Jasper McCoy, from Belfry, Kentucky, is graduating with a bachelor's in engineering with a concentration in advanced manufacturing and has accepted a position as a process engineer with Astemo Americas, Inc. in Harrodsburg. Abraham Martinez-Bartolo, from Richmond, Kentucky, is graduating as a triple major and has applied to pursue a Master of Business Administration at EKU. The university's engineering program has received an $800,000 investment from Toyota, matched by the state. EKU's engineering degree prepares graduates for various roles, including production supervision and quality control.
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